The
Lady Vols, coming off a heartbreaking home loss to Kentucky, came out strong to
start the game, shooting 60 percent from the field in the first half to lead
Auburn 54-33, the most points given up by Auburn in a half this year. The
Tigers committed 10 of its 18 turnovers in that first stanza, allowing UT to
generate 17 points off miscues.

"Tennessee
is very good at home, and they score in bunches," said head coach Terri
Williams-Flournoy. "You can't let them take control like that."

Auburn
played better second-half defense, limiting the Lady Vols to 39 points on 38
percent shooting. The Tigers were led in the second half by sophomore Tra'cee
Tanner, who scored 10 of her 14 points after the break. She finished the game
shooting 6-of-15 and had a double-double with 10 rebounds.

"When
you're down by 21, there's really nothing to lose but to play harder,"
Williams-Flournoy said. "Tra'cee (Tanner) scored inside better in the second
half, but those same possessions were there in the first half, she just wasn't
as aggressive."

Despite
being in foul trouble, four Auburn players finished the game with double-digit
scoring. Tyrese Tanner finished the game with a team-high 15 points in only 19
minutes played, her 23rd double-digit game this season. Freshman
Brandy Montgomery scored 12 points and Hasina Muhammad added 10 (playing only
20 minutes).

Auburn returns home to host Georgia on Sunday, Feb. 23 for
Senior Day. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. from Auburn Arena. The Tigers will honor
seniors Tyrese Tanner and Peyton Davis, as well as manager Quintin Miles.

Florida freshman right-hander Tommy Mace limited LSU to one earned run in seven innings Wednesday night as the Gators edged the Tigers, 4-3, in the second round of the SEC Tournament at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium.

Florida freshman right-hander Tommy Mace limited LSU to one earned run in seven innings Wednesday night as the Gators edged the Tigers, 4-3, in the second round of the SEC Tournament at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium.